MKs in Focus

Thinking Biblically About the MK Experience

By: Matthew K. Jones

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Missionary kids (MKs) are a special group of people. Their lives are filled with unique challenges and opportunities as they navigate through high mobility, consistent inconsistency, and a multitude of languages, cultures, and customs. How can parents and caregivers be prepared to help these young people as they grow and set out into the world? And, more importantly, what counsel does God’s Word have for them?
This book is a guide not just for missionary families, but also for pastors, church members, relatives of MKs, and anyone else involved in MK care around the globe. It bridges the gap between broader TCK literature and the enduring truth of the Bible.
Get ready to learn to R.E.T.U.R.N.!
Recognize the MK Experience
Embrace the Challenges
Trust God in Grief
Understand Culture Conflicts
Reach Beyond
Navigate Christian Identity

"As a diplomat dependent, by the time I was 18 I had lived in 6 countries, and in all of those places my family and I were actively involved with missionary families and their work. The practicality and heartfelt wisdom in this book is applicable across sectors, and I especially found the Christian faith-elements adding comfort to my process of healing parts of my own TCK story."
(Megan Norton, author of Belonging Beyond Borders: How Adult Third Culture Kids Can Cultivate a Sense of Belonging)